Apple Mac Pro 3,1 tower
8x 2.8Ghz Intel Xeon cores
64GB RAM
Storage
Samsung SM951 M.2 256GB SSD
Internal HighPoint RocketRaid 2684 Controller (4x SATA internal, mini-SAS connector, RAID 0,1,5,10, JBOD)
8TB (4x2TB) RAID HDD Array
LG UH12S40 BluRay/DVD writer
Video+render
Nvidia Tesla M2090 6GB CUDA render card
Nvidia GT120 1x MiniDisplay, 1x HDMI ports
Software
MacOS Sierra 10.12.5
Other included items
Lexar Professional Firewire 800 CF card reader
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If you are an aspiring filmmaker looking for a workflow on MacOS, you know the challenge. Once you progress past the simple timelines in the Premier Pro and learn the basics of color in BlackMagic Resolve, your MacBook no longer cuts it.
Moving to server workflow means start with a Firewire 800 reader, move media to internal RAID array, render and colorize using Tesla CUDA array, then dump output onto M-Disc and DL DVDs for clients. Boot media is SM951 NVME with respectable 500MB/s read speed, scratch disks in RAID0 are about 400MB/s (depending on platters), which is more than enough for production. Storage headroom includes an external mini-SAS connector and an internal front SATA disk bay.
This machine ships with the 8TB (4x2TB) of RAID disks by default; if you want larger storage array and put your own disks, I can take the 4xTB disk out and shave $100 off the final cost. There is also a free bay with OWC bracket below the DVD drive, so if you want, I can add "warm storage" 8TB WD HDD there for an extra $200. I also recommend getting an inexpensive mini-SAS shelf to connect to the mini-SAS (G-tech ES pro would be an excellent choice at $300), which allows you to run RAID5 configurations. If you have an Apple Cinema LED display, it works great on the GeForce GT120 miniDP connector.
I do apologize for the high shipping cost, but the thing is heavy. Local pickups are free.